Absorbs Meaning
There are 9 meaning(s) for word Absorbs
Meaning 1 : consume all of one's attention or time
Example : Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Synonyms : engage, engross, occupy
Example : Her interest in butterflies absorbs her completely
Synonyms : engage, engross, occupy
Meaning 2 : take up, as of debts or payments
Example : absorb the costs for something
Synonyms : take over
Example : absorb the costs for something
Synonyms : take over
Meaning 3 : take up mentally
Example : he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Synonyms : assimilate, ingest, take in
Example : he absorbed the knowledge or beliefs of his tribe
Synonyms : assimilate, ingest, take in
Meaning 4 : suck or take up or in
Example : A black star absorbs all matter
Synonyms : take in
Example : A black star absorbs all matter
Synonyms : take in
Meaning 5 : take in, also metaphorically
Example : The sponge absorbs water well
Synonyms : draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up
Example : The sponge absorbs water well
Synonyms : draw, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck, suck up, take in, take up
Meaning 7 : assimilate or take in
Example : The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
Example : The immigrants were quickly absorbed into society
Meaning 8 : become imbued
Example : The liquids, light, and gases absorb
Example : The liquids, light, and gases absorb
Meaning 9 : cause to become one with
Example : The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax
Example : The sales tax is absorbed into the state income tax